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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many essentials for babies to consider, a top cot bed is one of the most important items to purchase. This guide has been created to help you choose the right bed for your baby.

This top-quality option is perfect it perfectly Scandi style nursery. This sturdy and durable choice can expand with your Baby Cot with three mattress positions, and the ability remove the sides to create a chic bench style toddler bed.

Budget

There is a cot for every nursery and budget. There's also a variety of options with different levels of durability and some convert into toddler beds that can be used throughout the preschool years and beyond. The ones that can be converted into a bed are more expensive, however they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner due to its stunning design and easy-to-assemble design making it a great choice for parents looking for a top quality crib that can stand the test of time. The sleek design and warm finish will look great in the Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a handy drawer, which mom tester Katrina thought was superior to cheaper cots that have a built-in drawer, and an anti-bite strip of plastic across the top of the cot rails to guard your child from getting their teeth stuck in the bars. However, at over PS599 with a mattress that is sold separately this bed isn't cheap, and it requires an Allen key to get it up and running.

The cot for the Elementary is a cheaper option that will provide your baby a peaceful night's rest. It's part of the range called Anyday by John Lewis. The easy design and simple assembly were well-loved by our parent testers. The cot is foldable down and stored easily as it fits into bags that are similar to the one used for the camping chair. It's a little lighter than the average cot, meaning it may not be ideal for camping in the car, however it's suitable for apartment living or for those who don't intend to move their cot around all the time.

We suggest the SnuzKot as another budget-friendly cot, especially when it comes with the toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will expand with your child until they're around four years old, and our dad tester loved the fact that it can be converted into a minimal-looking toddler bed and created the feeling of a cocoon by incorporating a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is well-designed will not only be in compliance with UK safety standards, but also feel solid and secure. Find a sturdy style with safety bars or sides, and a solid foundation, so that your Baby Cot is not able to climb out. Some cot beds come with extra features such as teething rails, under-bed drawers and even a crib which can help organize your home as your baby is growing.

Parent test participant Becki says that her Boori cot "has lasted through 3 children and is still stunning." Its traditional style is suitable for all homes and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, which means you can feel confident about the purchase. It can be converted from a cot into a toddler bed by leaving three sides open for safety. There is also an extension kit available that can transform it to a larger bed when your child's ready.

This stylish but simple cot is a great choice for those on a tight budget. It's easy to put together with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress height settings so you can alter the height as your Baby cots On Sale grows. It will fit on any standard cot mattresses and is a great purchase for the price.

If you're looking for a premium cot, this one is a great choice. It offers four mattress base positions when in cot mode and will last until your child is about three years old. It folds up and has wheels that lock, making it a great option for moving it from room to.

The cot comes with a handy travel bag and is among the smallest cots to tots we've tested at 6kg. It's also extremely durable, with a sturdy frame that will withstand boisterous toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, however our testers found the assembly to be a bit difficult. The slats were set apart to avoid fingers getting trapped between them. It's also a bit more expensive than some of the other cots we reviewed but it's well worth the price for its durability and functionality.

Design

When purchasing a cot bed it's easy to get caught up in the specifications and safety features, but don't overlook the style. The cot you choose for your baby will be in use for a long period of time, therefore it's crucial to choose one that you love and also is practical and functional.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Bed is the best bed for those who appreciate design, with its sleek modern version of the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feeling that these types of beds usually come with. It also has plenty of storage space, and comes with a pull-out drawer that fits under the cot, and teething rails that can be affixed to the side. Our mum tester found it robust and durable, with three positions of base height that allows the bed to expand with your child.

The Modena cot-bed from Tutti Bambini is a great value and comes in an elegant panel design that will suit any nursery. It is made to last until they are six years old. It transforms into a junior mattress and transforms into a chic sofa bed. It is also one of only a handful of cot beds that we've tested with an apex drawer, a teething rail, and a hanging rail.

Another option with a smart panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which is available in several color options to fit your nursery decor. The storage drawer was particularly useful for bedding and clothes. Our mom testers were impressed by the features. It's also among the easiest cot beds to put together, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and easy to understand instructions. It's also a great option for those with limited space because it can be rolled up and collapsed. It is made of a standard cot-mattress (140cm by 70cm) and is suitable for babies to toddlerhood. A kit for extension allows it to be used until 10 years old.

Convertibility

If you're a newly-wed there are a lot of essential items for babies to consider. One of the most important items to think about is a top-quality crib bed. You want it to last as long as you can and evolve with your child, so that they have a secure place to sleep.

Some cots are designed to be more than just a toddler bed. Our top pick is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Bed, which converts into a toddler bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm), as well as a sofa and daybed (L234cm x W145cm x H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick, as it will last from birth through the time of their childhood.

It's a bit pricey in comparison to other cot beds we tested, but it has an elegant look and feel that will fit in with any nursery. The instructions could be more simple, but our parents test subjects were impressed with how easy it was for to construct and put up. This is a minor fault however, since it was still a breeze and took less than thirty minutes to complete.

This cot has four different base heights for the mattress. This is an upgrade from the three standard options. This allows you to adjust it as your child gets older, as they may need a lower or higher base level depending on their age and level. It comes with teething rails which are helpful as well as a plastic strip on the top to prevent it from getting bitten.

The cot is available in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes and our dad tester was especially attracted by the grey-colored finish. It's not cheap cots, but it offers an excellent value, because it will last until they reach the age of toddler and beyond. It also comes with one-year warranty, to ensure that it will last. The only thing you'll need to purchase separately is a mattress, which is not included.